Endive, Stilton and Pear Tart
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 heads Belgian endive, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 large pears, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 17 1/4-ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed (2 sheets)
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend (glaze)
- 1 cup crumbled Stilton cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add endive, shallots and curry; saute until endive is golden, about 8 minutes.
- Add pears and vinegar and cook until pears are tender, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl and cool.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Place both pastry sheets on lightly floured work surface.
- Cut one 9-inch round from each pastry sheet.
- Place 1 round on heavy cookie sheet.
- Brush pastry with egg.
- Stir cheese and chives into endive mixture.
- Arrange endive mixture atop pastry round, leaving 1/2-inch border.
- Cover with remaining pastry round.
- Press and crimp edges to seal.
- Brush tart with egg.
- Using small sharp knife, cut small hole in center of tart.
- Freeze 10 minutes.
- Bake tart until puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Let tart stand 1 hour before serving.
unsalted butter, endive, shallots, curry powder, balsamic vinegar, pastry sheets, egg, cheese, fresh chives
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/endive-stilton-and-pear-tart-1810 (may not work)